When at the Apple store earlier I had a good look at the cases. Have to say I really liked the dark olive silicon case. Think I’ll be getting this over the saddle brown leather I had in mind with the silver X.
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Other UK iPhone (2017) X(Ten)/8/8+ Pre-Orders and Dispatch Thread
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Just had a look at Apple.com/ and they are offering SIM Free and Unlocked.
You are right in saying in previous years it’s been a while before you could purchase one outright.
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EE get speeds a lot higher than 60Mb/s.
My local mast (currently not running at full speed due to a back haul issue, hence the low upload)
Working perfectly, this is what EE is capable of:
And there’s me happy with getting around 80 meg with o2 in Heanor-EE are really leading the way with LTE-A speeds!
173MB? DamnEE get speeds a lot higher than 60Mb/s.
My local mast (currently not running at full speed due to a back haul issue, hence the low upload)
Working perfectly, this is what EE is capable of:
I have one of the 4G EE portable wifi and it got about 67MB i think but to get that much is crazy. Guess it depends on what part of the city I suppose
I definitely recommend the silicon over the leather cases. I have had 2 apple leather cases/covers and both looked pretty dirty and scratched very quickly. Such a waste of money......
I forgot to check out cases at the weekend but did have my eye on the olive green silicon sport band. Would have been nice against a decent shade of gold
but am now thinks matching watch straps and phone cases could look good . Might get the white silicone case though I bet that doesn't stay white very long with me!
A lot better than my iPhone 7+
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I agree. You get a better grip with the silicone too.
Guys is this the charger I need for fast charging the iPhone?
http://www.very.co.uk/apple-61w-usb-c-power-adapter/1600139986.prd
http://www.very.co.uk/apple-61w-usb-c-power-adapter/1600139986.prd
That would work but you are better off with this one:
https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/product/MJ262B/A/29w-usb-c-power-adapter?fnode=8b
You'll need a cable to go with it. Either this:
https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/product/MK0X2ZM/A/usb-c-to-lightning-cable-1m?fnode=8b
Or this:
https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/product/MKQ42ZM/A/usb-c-to-lightning-cable-2m?fnode=8b
Out of interest why would the 29w be better than a 61w?
Edit: I googled it so think I understand....basically the maximum wattage the phone charges is 29w - so in theory a 61w charger, although fine to use, is not needed?
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Found this that might be interesting for people who are getting the X and use landscape mode often in Safari. Definitely cool to start seeing sites taking advantage of this.
https://webkit.org/blog/7929/designing-websites-for-iphone-x
https://webkit.org/blog/7929/designing-websites-for-iphone-x
Correct. The higher wattage cable is overkill (although it would work) and is therefore a waste of money.
Agree with the comments on the leather cases. They look great out the box but soon get battered. The display cases in store already looked like they had taken some abuse. The saddle brown ones had scratch marks on the cases. I know it’s a natural material and some people will like the ‘weathered’ look but it’s not for me.
I’m also hoping that going back from the plus size to a smaller form factor with the X will mean better grip generally
But you can then buy yourself a new MacBook Pro given you have the right charger for it
Re the silicone cases...
I had a 6s Plus with a red silicone case and then changed to a black leather one.
I recently got an 8 Plus and picked up a blue silicone case from Currys for £17.97.
My observation is that although the phone is now protected from drops, it’s actually more slippy in the case! The glass ‘sticks’ well in your hand whereas the silicone doesn’t.
Better start saving for another leather one, lol.
You think 30 days is long, wait till we see the delivery times
I am telling myself it won't be that bad, I once waited 2 to 3 months for the Lumia 920 to come out on a pre-order with EE going back a few years.
Agreed. I really wanted to go caseless but after reading the ifixit review and then the likely cost (£79!) of repairing the back glass under Apple Care I just can’t risk it.
£149 for Apple Care and then another £79 if you actually have to call on it is insane, imho.
Are you mad!?
This place will be insane come pre order week!
Look at my post time
Dead silence 8.00am to 8.10am then let the craziness commence lol
Not my kind of character!! You can run your fingernail gently along the case and it scratches. My leather handbags and jackets do not do that! Possibly not so bad if keeping in your pocket but in my handbag it was wrecked. And that's before the general dirt built up!
Do we know what the price is likely to be without AppleCare? I wonder if 3rd party insurances will cover replacement of the back glass? I have insurance through my bank. I wouldnt be surprised if they deemed it an unnecessary repair since not the screen!
I’d only assume the screen and other damage repair costs will be more than the prices for the 8
I forget the exact figure that I read, but it was circa £360 from Apple without Apple Care - deemed an ‘other’ repair (ie not the same price as the screen, which by all accounts is a lot easier to remove!).
Edit - here’s the article
https://www.theguardian.com/technol...creen-replace-accident?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other